A scribe is generally a college or premed student who has shown proficiency in school work and an interest in medicine. The Emergency Medicine Scribe works side by side with an EM doctor as a personal documentation assistant. The scribe accompanies the doctor into the patient room, taking notes to document completely the physician-patient encounter. Additionally, the scribe assists the physician with other tasks that will make the patient encounter more efficient, such as documenting results of labs, x-rays, and consultations. In the process, the scribe gains a working knowledge of medical terminology, treatments, and pathophysiology.
Working side-by-side an emergency department physician, our scribes gain invaluable firsthand medical experience. Additionally, our certified scribes undergo bedside training, lectures and computer lab training─as well as ongoing training and review─to ensure they are the best in the industry. Most of our scribes go on to pursue challenging and exciting medical careers.
We are interested in enthusiastic undergraduate students seeking advanced careers in medicine. We hire only the best and brightest students from schools within reasonable proximity to the scribe-site hospital. If you think you have what it takes and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please follow the application instructions on our website: http://www.emscribesystems.com/Most positions offer part-time assignments and compensation. [Potential applicants should be willing to commit to one year; two is preferred.]
Date: Monday, September 21, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT
Location:413 Kent Hall
Contact:For further information regarding this event, please contact Monica Avitsur by sending email to ma2685@columbia.edu or by calling 212-854-8722..
Date: September 17, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
Location: 703 Hamilton
Representatives from four top schools of public health will discuss topics including degree programs, admissions requirements, tips for applying, financial aid and career opportunities in the field.Please join us!
Betsey T. Asher, Admissions Officer
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health
For all aspiring doctors! The Charles Drew Pre-Medical Society is an organization that works to increase the number of minorities and under-represented persons in the medical field, while offering valuable guidance and resources to pre-med students throughout campus.
Come to our first event with Megan Rigney! There will be wonderful information and some refreshments will be served.
Title: Pre-Med Basics 101: What Every Columbian Pre-Med Needs to Know! When: Thursday September 17th at 8:30p.m. Where: 203 Mathematics Building
Host: The Charles Drew Premedical Society of Columbia University Guest Speaker: Megan Rigney, Director of Office of Preprofessional Advising
The decision to be pre-med is a serious matter and shouldn't be taken lightly. Being pre-med is one of the most challenging endeavours that you will take on in your college career, such an endeavour can be greatly simplified if you know what is expected of you and where to go if you need help meeting any of these expectations. Megan Rigney is the Director of the Office of Preprofessional Advising and someone every Columbia premed student needs to know. As head of preprofessional advising it is her job to inform every prospective medical school applicant about the requirements to gain admission into medical school and how to increase your chances of gaining acceptance to the school of your choice. At this event Ms. Rigney will be speaking specifically about the course that all premeds must take, the extracurricular activies on campus available to premedical students and most importantly what it takes to build a strong application to medical school. This is an event no premed student should miss, especially any freshman considering medical school.
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Just in case you did not know, we have a Facebook group.It will be updated regularly with information about our upcoming events.It will also have information of importance to you such as volunteer opportunities and information about applying to medical school.It will soon have information about summer opportunities to look into as a pre-med student.Click the link below to join our group: http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2216987581&ref=ts
(If link does not work, just search Charles Drew Premedical Society on Facebook)**Look out for e-mails and updates on our Facebook page about future events as well as our regular newsletters.
Do you speak Spanish or Chinese? Help bridge the gap between doctors and patients!
Medical interpreting is a new field designed to bridge the gap between health care providers and patients. The medical
interpreting program is designed to seek out and train Columbia undergraduate students to become volunteer medical interpreters at the New York Presbyterian Hospital.
This is a great opportunity to not only make use of Spanish language and interpersonal skills, but to also work in a hospital setting where students can interact with patients and doctors. This provides a valuable first-hand experience for to all students thinking about careers in healthcare. In addition, students will be working alongside senior professional interpreters with years of experience in the field. New York Presbyterian Hospital has one of the most recognized Interpreter Services Program in New York State and it is considered a leader in the field of Medical Interpreting having hosted two Conferences on the subject.
Students will complete a short training course that will take place each Saturday for 3 weeks. Upon successful completion of the training course, students will be asked to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week at the New York Presbyterian Hospital as a medical interpreter, preferably during work hours on week days, but other hours can be accommodated as well.
This program, however, is not designed solely for premedical students; it is a valuable experience for anyone considering
careers related to healthcare, whether as a physician, public health worker, administrator, lawyer, or anyone else genuinely interested in making a difference.
Benefits
Our volunteers receive:
*A letter of commendation to employer upon request
*The opportunity to apply to become a member of the Volunteer Advisory Council
*Invitations to annual recognition events
*Free medical screening, vaccinations, and annual flu shots
*Discounted movie & theater tickets
*Tax deductions for transportation to and from the hospital
Attached is a more detailed information sheet. If you are interestedabout the program, please do not hesitate to email/contact Andrew Kim(ayk2111@columbia.edu) with your name and uni. We will email those who
are interested the location and date of our upcoming general interest meeting!
Research Assistant Position - NYU Child Study Center, Institute for Pediatric Neuroscience
Applications are currently being invited for a 2-year research assistantship positions available at the NYU Child Study Center starting in the fall of 2009. The Institute for Pediatric Neuroscience makes use of innovative fMRI imaging approaches to examine the neural correlates of pediatric psychiatric illnesses, including autism and ADHD. Our lab
is a collaborative environment where research assistants have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential for publication. Salary is competitive and benefits include health and dental.
We are recruiting for a research assistant position, with responsibilities including recruiting and screening participants, MRI scanning, data-analysis, database management, cognitive testing, and maintaining IRB compliance. Applicants should have a B.A. or B.S. in neuroscience, biology, psychology, computer sciences, engineering or other related scientific fields. The ideal candidates will have prior research experience, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and
oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently. Technical skills are a plus, but not required.
The position will start immediately this fall. For more information, please contact Michael Milham, MD, PhD, at milham01@med.nyu.edu, and Adriana DiMartino, MD, at dimara01@med.nyu.edu. Please attach a resume
or CV, including the names of 3 references, to your inquiry.
The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center's Pediatric Unit, located in Manhattan's Chinatown, provides clinical services and health education to children and adolescents up to the age of 21.The Teen Resource Center (TRC) within the Pediatric Unit of the Health Center is currently recruiting for the following position of part-time (21 hours weekly) Teen Health Educator to commit to the position for at least 1 year.Responsibilities include:
*Providing individualized education sessions to teens seeking guidance at TRC on a variety of teen related health topics
*Developing teen appropriate health education materials
*Conducting outreach to high schools and community groups to promote the Health Center's Adolescent Program and Services
*Facilitating health education workshops
*Assisting in the planning and coordination of on and offsite events
*Assisting in the design and development of teen programs
PREFERRED SKILLS:
*Bilingual in English/Chinese (Mandarin preferred)
*Experience with peer education
*Interest in health or education fields
Contact Erica Christie at echristie@cbwchc.org or by phone at 212-226-8866 Ext 305 for more information or to send a cover letter/resume.
Do you want to build a relationship with a female doctor who can be your role model?
Do you want an opportunity to shadow a doctor, but don't know how to get in touch with one?
As a part of the Columbia University AMSA Chapter, it is our mission to foster and support aspiring female physicians on campus and to promote awareness of women's health issues.
In order to create a closer and more intimate relationship between our students and our mentoring doctors, Women in Medicine will be expanding our usual Shadowing Day into a year-long mentoring program.Interested students will be paired up with a doctor from a variety of specialties and be given an opportunity to meet at the events and workshops hosted by WIM.
If you are interested, complete the attached application and email to Elisha Hwang at myh2109@columbia.edu by October 1, 2009.
U AMSA: Women in Medicine Mentoring Application
Name:
Year:
Columbia CollegeSEAS Barnard
Major(s):
Email:
Cell phone number:
Hobbies/Interests:
Activities:
Please list your major activities, employment or volunteering, and interests that reflect your accomplishments. Please do not attach a resume. Indicate which activities you will be continuing in Fall '09-Spring '10 and the estimated time commitment for each of those activities.
Activity
Time Commitment (hours/week)
Position Held
Dates of Involvement
Short Answer Questions
What do you want to gain most from this mentoring and shadowing experience?
Would you prefer to shadow for a week at the end of Winter Break, the week of Spring Break, or every Fridays for five weeks during the school year?
If you would like a specific specialty, please pick five from the following list, and explain why: ophthalmology, plastic surgery, pediatrics, anesthesiology, radiology, neurology, oncology, urology, cardiology, otolaryngology, and medicine.
the Committee on the Core (COC). COC oversees all parts of Core policy and curriculum. The student representatives are traditionally very active and involved in committee discussions and deliberations, and this year promises to be exciting with the addition of Dean Moody-Adams as Dean of the college.
"Global Brigades is the world's largest student-led global health andsustainable development organization.As a secular, internationalnonprofit organization, we mobilize student volunteers andprofessionals to empower communities in developing countries withprograms that improve quality of life while respecting local cultureand improving the environment."
"Between 2008 and 2009, more than 4,000 volunteers from 80 GBuniversity chapters in the U.S., Canada, and U.K. traveled to providehealth and economic development solutions to more than 50,000beneficiaries through our teams in Panama and Honduras"
The Columbia University Global Brigades (CUGB) is a chapter of anational nonprofit organization is currently looking for anyone who isinterested, in either joining us on the actual brigade or working withus on campus to prepare, raise money, collect medicine, and to educate!
We are looking for students interested in a range of topics, from themedical health professions to public health and international policyto Spanish and more.
If you are interested, please email us at: columbiagb@gmail.com tojoin our mailing list and come to information sessions on thefollowing dates, times and locations:
This is a great volunteer/community service and leadership opportunity
Like to work with children? Interested in a particular art field?
Come teach Music, Dance, Theater, Creative Writing, or Visual Art to 3rd through 5th graders at the Future Leaders Institute in Harlem every Friday afternoon with Artists Reaching Out!
Each volunteer works with a group of about five other Columbia student volunteers to plan a curriculum in one of the above mentioned art areas that they then teach together to a group of about fifteen elementary school students at the Future Leaders Institute in Harlem.
The time commitment is generally about 3 hours a week - one hour to plan with your teaching team, one hour to teach, and then miscellaneous time for getting supplies, walking to and from the school, etc.We ask for a year long commitment from our volunteers.
Want to find out more?
Come to the information on Wednesday, September 16 from 8:00-9:00 PM in Earl Auditorium.
Want to apply?
Sign up for an interview slot at the information session or email ArtistsReachingOut@gmail.com to sign up for an interview slot. Interviews will be held Friday, September 18.
As a medical interpreter you can make a difference!
WHAT: The Language Services Department at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center has developed a two day training program to enable participants to acquire basic interpretation skills in the medical setting. Trained volunteer interpreters assist providers to meet the health care needs of our culturally diverse patients. A trained medical interpreter contributes to better health outcomes, better communication between provider and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, increased clinician and patient satisfaction, and reduced legal risks. This program meets the requirements of the New York Department of Health and adheres to federal mandates and guidelines on cultural and linguistic appropriate health care.
HOW: Enrollment deadline is September 23 and is open to all Columbia University students.Interested candidates should contact Vanessa Watts, VWatts@chpnet.org or Maria Carla Faccini, MFaccini@chpnet.org.
WHEN: The training sessions will take place at St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday, September 26 and Saturday October 3, both days from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Volunteers must attend both sessions.
Open to All students in good standing with the exception of first semester first year students, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center offers a volunteer program designed to give pre-med students an opportunity to interact with patients, be involved in the day-to-dayactivities of a hospital and assist in achieving higher levels of patient satisfaction.
The St. Luke's Volunteer programs assist visitors and patients with directions and information. Volunteers provide assistance to departments under these volunteer service descriptions: Administrative/Clerical, Unit Support Aide, Ambulatory Care, Patient's Library, Surgical Liaison, and Patient Rounding. The Patient Rounding Program fits very closely with St. Luke's-Roosevelt's institutional goal of ensuring the best customer service and the delivery of effective quality care. One component of the Patient Rounding program is to have the patients' stay in the hospital as pleasant and comfortable as possible by providing a welcoming orientation to the patients within 24 hours of admission. A second component of the program is to ask the patient how St. Luke's can improve care by performing patient surveys. Survey questions are taken from a national benchmarking tool and the results are available to the public.
For the fall 2009 semester, the following assignments are available:
Returning Volunteers do not need to fill out new forms but should sign up for a registrationappointment online. Appointments begin Monday, September 21st. Please remember to bring a copy of your class schedule to your appointment.
2Have your Academic Advisor fill out and sign the Clearance Form for Volunteer work at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center confirming that you are in good academic standing.
3 Read the Core Competency Handbook (available online) and take the Volunteer Core Volunteer Challenge Exam
4 Fill out the Volunteer Medical Health Assessment Form - Obtain a copy of your immunization records showing proof of 2 MMR Vaccinations and a tuberculin skin test (PPD) within the last 12 months. These records can be obtained from your Academic Advisor.
a) Take the Medical Health Assessment Form, AND proof of immunizations to St. Luke’s Employee Health Service located in the Clark Building on the 1st Floor 114th Street & Amsterdam). If you do not have a current tuberculin test you can obtain one atEmployee Health Service. The Nurse is available Monday through Friday 8AM - 4PM and is closed daily from 12:30PM to 1:30PM.
b) Please be aware that you will need to make two visits to Employee Health – one to receive the PPD and the second to have it read (48-72 hours later). If you test positive to the Tuberculin skin test (PPD), you must provide a chest X-Ray Report from your own physician.
5.Current Copy of School Photo ID and Class Schedule
6. Schedule your registration appointment online.Appointments begin Monday, September 28th.***Please note that you must first attend the Mandatory Orientation Session on September 22nd.
You must bring all completed application materials with you at the time of your registration appointment in the Volunteer Office (1111 Amsterdam Avenue, Travers Building, room 513) signed, dated and stapled in the order listed:
1.Application Form
2.Volunteer Medical Health Assessment Form, cleared by SL’s EHS;
3.MMR Immunization record
4.Signed Clearance Form
5.Copy of Photo ID
6.Copy of Class Schedule
7.Volunteer Challenge Exam
Incomplete documents will not be accepted. There are limited availabilities; therefore priority will be given to returning volunteers. It is highly recommended that you DO NOT wait until the last moment to complete your application and register for your appointment online.
Come prepared with several choices of days and hours you have open in your schedule, as there is a 5 hour weekly volunteer requirement.
Volunteer Commitment for the Premed Program: All volunteers are required to commit to volunteering for 5 hours per week – 150 hours over two semesters. This can be one five hour shift or two shifts of 2 and 3 hours respectively. Attendance is extremely important and if you miss three shifts without notice, you will be asked to leave the program. Each assignment is for one semester only.
Enter through blue awning at 440 West 114th Street.
After clearing Security, turn Left (following sign for Bone Density).
Walk past glass-windowed clinics and Clark Elevator bank.Turn Left after elevator bank (still following sign for Bone Density).
Walk straight down hall to the vending machines.
Take the Minturn Elevators (across from the vending machines) to the 3rd Floor.
Upon exiting the elevator make a right toward the Travers Building.
Open the LEFT blue door and proceed up the steps.The Volunteer Office is the last door on the Right.
Contact: Beth Gillander, St. Luke’s Volunteer Coordinator, 212.523.2188. The Volunteer Office is open to visitors Monday - Friday from 9:30 to 4:30 or you may contact them by phone at (212) 523-7155.
Subject:GlobeMed at Columbia is recruiting new members!
Are you interested in global health, human rights, and grassroots activism?If the answer is YES, then we're interested in you.
GlobeMed is a network of students at university-based chapters across the U.S.We partner with organizations in developing countries, empowering both students and communities around the world to improve the health of the impoverished.
This year, GlobeMed at Columbia is partnering with GWED-G (Gulu Women's Economic Development and Globalization).GWED-G is a community-based NGO in Gulu, Uganda that undertakes and supports innovative efforts to initiate social change, promote health and well-being, and cultivate a culture of human rights in war-torn northern Uganda.
At GlobeMed, you will have opportunities to help in distinct ways: raise money for GWED-G projects, conduct field research and work with health leaders in Gulu, learn about international health issues and
educate your peers, or develop a global health curriculum to teach New York City high school students in Fall 2010.By joining the GlobeMed community, you will work on what you're passionate about, alongside other students who are doing exactly the same.
There are approximately 15 staff openings this year, as well as several spots on the Exec Board. We are looking for students from any and all backgrounds, from writers to anthropologists, from premeds to
economists. As long as you are passionate about Global Health, Human Rights, and Social Change, your talents are valuable to us.
To learn more:
1.Come to one of our information sessions in Lerner E569, on Thursday, September 17th from 6-7pm and Sunday, September 20 from 9-10pm.
